English · Boy name
Edgar
“wealthy spear”
About the name Edgar
Edgar is of Old English origin, derived from the elements ‘ead’ meaning ‘wealth’ or ‘fortune’ and ‘gar’ meaning ‘spear’. The name has historical significance, notably borne by Edgar the Peaceful, a king of England in the 10th century. It has been used in literature, including Edgar Allan Poe, a famous American writer known for his macabre tales.
- Meaning
- wealthy spear
- Origin
- English
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ED-gar(2 syl.)
Variants and spellings
No common variant spellings are widely recorded.
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Middle names for Edgar
- Edgar James
- Edgar Michael
- Edgar Thomas
- Edgar William
- Edgar Henry
Questions about Edgar
- What does Edgar mean?
- Edgar is an English name meaning "wealthy spear".
- How do you pronounce Edgar?
- Edgar is pronounced ED-gar, with emphasis on the first syllable.
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